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GoodRead Johnny Burke’s Blog At CopyBet Handicap Chase (Arc Summer Chase Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 1m 7f 214y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.25
- Place: £1.20
Form: P49-U6
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
8th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Doubled his tally over fences for his new stable in 2m Uttoxeter handicap in July; pulled up in 2m2f handicap at Fontwell 11 days ago though and now reverts to hurdling; others appeal more. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Ex-Irish 6yo; built upon encouraging stable debut (over hurdles) when winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month and bettered that form when clear second to an improver at Stratford (2m3f, good to firm) a few days later; can cope if there's rain about; good chance. |
15/8 |
|
2nd 1 |
12th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Scored over fences for Shark Hanlon in August 2025 but lost his way subsequently; back to his best on his second start for his current yard when winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last Tuesday; shouldered with a 7lb penalty but will be suited by the step up in trip and holds claims. |
11/8 |
12/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 064-23 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 2lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
9th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 77y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Revitalised veteran who won at Worcester (2m, good; 4lb lower) and probably found good to soft too testing when fourth at Cartmel; less to prove than most in here. |
3/1 |
|
4th 6 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Revitalised veteran who came second over C&D last month and scored at Worcester (2m, also good) 12 days ago; recent 4lb rise does look excessive but the forecast rain is probably not in his favour. |
3/1 |
|
1st 10 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Four-time chase winner who has made the frame on all four starts since returning from a break in May, most recently when second at Cartmel (2m1f, good) last month; has his limitations and is not getting any younger but ought to give another good account. |
7/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 44P9-1 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Winning chase debut at Fakenham (2m, good) in May but progress stalled when beaten 53l at Market Rasen in July; shaped well when runner-up back over hurdles here (2m1f, good to firm) 11 days ago and resumes over fences in a first-time visor; has more to offer in this sphere. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
27th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Made a bright start to his chasing career when scoring at Fakenham (2m, good) in May and bettered that when third off 5lb higher at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July; reverts to hurdles after a disappointing run at Market Rasen last time but not out of this if bouncing back. |
13/2 |
|
7th 4 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Flat winner who is 0-6 over hurdles but he won on chase debut at Fakenham (2m, good) in May before a creditable third at Uttoxeter 11 days ago; did well to hang in there after being pestered for the lead last time and he's been an improved performer since switched to fences; respected. |
100/30 |
4/1
Form: 5223-3 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Needs to rebound from last month's poor hurdle run but was second in two good-ground C&D chases last summer (including this race) and has slipped to a good mark; will be dangerous if back on song in first-time cheekpieces. |
8/1 |
|
10th 2 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Not seen over hurdles since 65l defeat on handicap debut in April 2025 but pretty consistent over fences since; reverts to this code with trip/ground suitable; might be the answer. |
6/1 |
|
4th 1 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Was going okay when whacking the third last at Southwell (2m, good; beaten 15l) in June, a race he won the previous year off 11lb lower; he does look a shade high in the weights but can run well. |
4/1 |
3/1
Form: 233-13 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
25th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
0-16 over hurdles but won from the front over fences at Hereford (2m, good) and was subsequently placed over C&D (good); not quite in same form on latest outing in July but still enters calculations. |
10/1 |
|
5th 8 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
0-16 over hurdles but came good over fences at the third attempt, making most at Hereford (2m, good); jumped to her left that day but to her right when beaten 4l at Worcester since; still ran well and she's in the mix. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
0-16 over hurdles but came good over fences at third attempt, making virtually all at good pace at Hereford (2m, good) six weeks ago, despite jumping slightly left throughout; 4lb higher here but this switch to an anti-clockwise track looks the right move. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: P2P-36 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Failed to progress over fences and made only a satisfactory return to hurdles when 12l fourth of ten at Newton Abbot (2m3f, good to firm) last month; has stamina to prove on this marked step up in trip but his pedigree offers encouragement and he's 5lb lower than for his sole success. |
6/1 |
|
4th 5 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Reverts to hurdles after an unsuccessful spell over fences; sole win came in this sphere nearly two years ago, albeit having been lightly campaigned since; now 3lb below that winning mark and the return to hurdles may see him in a better light. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
1-11 over hurdles and 0-4 as a chaser; runner-up in his first chase last November but hasn't kicked on and was well behind Alshadhian at Southwell last time. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 04P-36
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 |
1st Oct 2026 Good 2m 3f 145y |
10st 7lb |
0-12 over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien; very modest form in three chase starts for that stable; 33-1 when pulled up in a recent chase at Downpatrick on stable debut. |
25/1 |
|
7 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 5lb |
0-12 over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien; very modest form in three chase starts for that stable; new yard now and hood goes on for stable debut; rated just 86 and best watched. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 5P1-45 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Won his third chase start at Huntingdon (2m, good) in March, edging home by a short head; hasn't reached those heights since, last time finishing behind two of these at Southwell. |
8/1 |
|
5th 7 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Battled well for narrow success at Huntingdon (2m, good) in March, his third chase start, and gave another good account before fading into fourth at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) 12 days ago; might collect a minor prize. |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Battled well for narrow success at Huntingdon (2m, good) in March, his third start over fences; that form looks modest and he's 4lb higher here but further progress is possible. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 55P-55 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 |
15th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
2.75l third to Phantom Gold (who is now 4lb better off) three runs back before good-ground wins at Worcester (2m4f) and Fontwell (2m5f); should go well again. |
6/1 |
|
1st 1 |
6th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Emerged from slump in form on last couple of outings, most recently when winning comfortably by over 9l at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month; it's hard to predict whether he'll be in the right mood again here but a 9lb rise ought to be manageable if he is. |
4/6 |
|
1st 4 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Arrested decline when third over C&D (good) on last month's hurdle return and has possibilities if in the right mood again but has become far too inconsistent to rely upon. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: /UP-54
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Low-grade Flat winner in Ireland back in 2023 (sole career success); unplaced in six races over hurdles and beaten 16.5l on chase debut at Southwell (behind Alshadhian) when a mid-race mistake didn't help. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Won a low-grade Flat handicap in Ireland in 2023 but unplaced all six hurdle runs for current stable; not beaten far when fifth of six at Worcester (2m, good) recently but not bred for chasing; others are much safer. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £13.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.90 |
| Tricast | £125.56 |
| Trifecta | £134.00 |
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